360 days of sun

Torrevieja, situated next to the sea in the south of the Valencian community, is surrounded by two large natural saltwater lagoons which form the well known salterns of Torrevieja considered the biggest in Europe.

47 kms from Alicante, the provincial capital and about 35 kms from the airport of El Altet and San Javier, it stands out for its recent conversion in recent years into a first class tourist centre.

Its climate is dry and equable throughout the year with 360 days of sun and an average temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Among its welcoming and attractive features are the magnificent beaches of fine sand, squares, walks, parks, gardens, and natural beauty spots, historical monuments dating back many centuries.

 

All this innumerable services given over to serving tourism, from a hospitable, ingenuous people, open to cultures of the world because of its long coastal sea-faring and deep-sea fishing tradition, and now sports sailing. Torrevieja was the homeport of the largest fleet of sailing-boats in the Mediterranean, and preserves the last specimens of up to the middle of the present century.

There are many real estate, residential complexes, recreational areas and spaces for a tranquil life offering both relaxation and amusement, Torrevieja boasts a reputable tourist service, shown by the outstanding preference to the worlds tourist for the city of salt.

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Among the opportunities for recreation, relaxation and amusement, the town places at the disposal of all its visitors one of the best yacht clubs in Spain, tennis and golf clubs, a flying club, a municipal sports centre (with covered courts, tennis, fronton, athletics and sauna) as well as its speciality, par excellence, which is everything related to water sport with magnificent installations which have been home to the pre Olympic trails of 1992 with more than 1500 berths with the corresponding complementary services. There is also a municipal football stadium, bull ring, water park, fairground, theatre, several cinemas, etc.

As far as culture and festivals are concerned, everything related to Las Habaneras must be highlighted, these tropical, rhythmical songs, which have come via the salt trade with Cuba, in the voices of the Torrviejan sailors recount among their numerous exploits the creation of "La Habernera".

So every August the unrivalled Torrevieja swings for a week to the 2 by 4 rhythm through its Habaneras and polyphonic competitions, which attract hundreds of thousands of people who watch them live or on Television. The Fiestas are dedicated to the" Immaculada Conception" from 1st to 17th of December.

Torrevieja's Carnival each February is a prime example of joining in, joy and amusement in the streets. Holy week is an advertisement in itself, the processions thoughout the week converting the streets into rivers of religious penitence.

 

300,000 people attend these polular Spanish fiestas

Every year may raises the curtain on Torrevieja with people dancing sevillians from the (Real de la Feria) more than 300,000 people attend these polular Spanish fiestas fed from the colourful booths, the eye delighted with the flounced dresses of the girls, bullfights and an exhibition of horsemen all over the counrty. The guild of fishermen represented by its brotherhood, celebrate the festivity of "La Virgen Del Carmen" around 16th July with dances, fairs and a procession by sea and land.

Torrevieja translated is "old" or "ancient tower" which is to be found on the north side of the town overlooking the sea. Originally a moorish defense and recently restored with gardens laid around, it is now a popular place for wedding couples to be photographed with the blue Mediterranean as a backdrop.

Torrevieja is renowned for its unique lifestyle combining a truly Spanish town with all the modern necessities of life. Just 30 min drive from two airports, this thriving all year round town is the perfect place to live. This is the area where Spanish people take their holidays, and many buy a second home here.

This really is the healthiest place to live in the world according to the world health organization. The two natural salt lakes are very beneficial for those people with chest problems, arthritis, rheumatism etc.

The wonderful winter climate with lowest average temperatures of 15 degrees celsius together with 320 days of sunshine every year combined with the famous mediterranean diet of fresh meat, fish, vegetable and even a glass of delicious local wine go towards making a healthier lifestyle a reality.

 

People from northern europe who have made this their full or part-time home will tell you "there are not enough hours in the day". There is so much to do you will not get bored, sport for all ages, with four golf courses, four bowls clubs, several fully equipped gyms, plus sailing, scuba diving, football, darts, tennis and nightlife into the small hours.

The beaches carry the European blue flag ensuring pollution free bathing. Walking is a delight either along the long sandy beaches or around the conservation area surrounding the salt lakes.

Maybe you prefer to relax with a glass of wine and some tapas outside one of the hundreds of bars and restaurants. Torevieja boasts one of the largest street markets in Spain and every friday people come from miles around to pick up a bargain or to buy fruit and veg, fresh from the farm.

Each evening you will find the craft market where you can buy handmade jewellery or maybe some carved art from Africa or even some leather goods at a fraction of the price at home. This is located on the Torrevieja seafront. The indoor market is open daily for fish, fruit and veg and fresh meat , the indoor market is situated in the center of town.